Silverado 3500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2006)
Radiator: Service and Repair
Radiator Replacement
Radiator Replacement (8.1L)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the radiator inlet hose for the 8.1L engine.
2. Remove the radiator outlet hose for the 8.1L engine.
3. Remove the lower fan shroud.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the push pin from the air cleaner adapter (2).
6. Remove the bolts from the air cleaner adapter (2).
7. Remove the air cleaner adapter (2) from the vehicle.
8. Reposition the surge tank inlet hose clamp at the radiator.
9. Remove the surge tank inlet hose from the radiator.
10. Disconnect the engine oil cooler lines from the radiator, if necessary.
11. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler lines from the radiator, if necessary .
12. Remove the radiator bolts.
13. Remove the radiator.
Installation Procedure
